Basic ATC

Höhenkontrolle

A request to verify the current altitude of the aircraft.

Quick answer: A request to verify the current altitude of the aircraft.

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Quick answer

A request to verify the current altitude of the aircraft.

Why it matters

Höhenkontrolle matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Höhenkontrolle?

In this glossary, Höhenkontrolle refers to: A request to verify the current altitude of the aircraft.

How is Höhenkontrolle used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Pilot, Höhenkontrolle, bestätigen Sie, dass Sie auf Flugfläche drei fünf null sind."

Why does Höhenkontrolle matter in aviation?

Höhenkontrolle matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Höhenkontrolle?

Höhenkontrolle is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Höhenkontrolle belong to?

In this glossary, Höhenkontrolle is grouped under Basic ATC. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A request to verify the current altitude of the aircraft.

Operational example

Pilot, altitude check, confirm you are at flight level three five zero.

Localized term

Höhenkontrolle

Localized example

Pilot, Höhenkontrolle, bestätigen Sie, dass Sie auf Flugfläche drei fünf null sind.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic ATC

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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